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Updated: 30 minutes ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Health is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 daily.
Updated: 1 hour ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics available in Region 8.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
St. Bernards Medical Center said Friday that 15 patients have died in the past week.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Associated Press
Planned Parenthood is already prohibited from using Medicaid funds for abortion except when the mother’s life is in danger or in the cases of rape and incest.
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Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Jorge Quiquivix and Region 8 Newsdesk
The surge in COVID-19 cases caused much concern for Arkansas schools, but now, many area schools have announced how they intend to handle the masking policies for their staff and students.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By WLBT.com Staff
The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Parker King
Thursday’s headliner, The Black Keys, brought an extra tool to the security protocol--- COVID-19 sniffing dogs.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Imani Williams
Over 300 babies have been abducted since 1964.
Heartland domestic violence expert identifies signs of abuse between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Brooke Buckner
If you or your loved one is experiencing domestic violence, you can call the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Peter Zampa
A shortage in the at-home caregiving industry could soon be addressed by Congress, giving many older Americans or Americans with disabilities the option to stay put.
Region 8 SatRad
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Brooke Buckner
To get set up with the treatment, contact organizers at 660-829-6647.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Bradley Brewer
Workers inside Woodsprings Pharmacy anticipate a much more challenging flu season this year, compared to 2020.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
The third-round winners of the MO VIP drawing were announced on Wednesday, September 22.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:54 AM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
The Piggott Community Hospital (PCH) does not require the COVID-19 vaccine for staff. They say being understaffed and having fears of losing too many nurses played a significant role in the decision.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:42 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Resolutions that would designate Jonesboro as a pro-life and a pro-health care freedom city failed before making it to the full city council.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Frances Watson
Cases of influenza expected to rise.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Breanna Harris
The university will begin distributing the funds directly to students starting on Wednesday, September 22.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Joe Hickman
A USDA study taken in four states shows that white-tailed deer tested positive for the coronavirus although none of them had actual symptoms... and officials are still trying to figure out what that means for humans.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Miya Andrews
The winners of the third “MO VIP” drawing will be announced on Wednesday, September 22.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will update the public on the State of Arkansas's response to COVID-19, including the latest cases and deaths.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 11:30 PM CDT
|By Kelli Cook
COVID-19 hospitalizations are going down, but vaccine hesitancy is still a major issue in the Mid-South and across the U.S.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Monae Stevens
Dr. Terry Kane urges caution and to listen to your body during the upcoming flu season.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 9:56 PM CDT
|By Frances Watson
Doctors at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences say a cure may come soon.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
Soon after their approval to move, we spoke with Casey Castleberry, the attorney for the dispensary. He explained the move to Jonesboro as a way to better serve patients.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The water is once again safe to drink in one Missouri Bootheel community.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital reported Monday that in the past week four of its COVID patients have died.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Before flu season sets in, Northeast Arkansas county health units will offer free vaccines.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 7:32 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Hundreds of butterflies were released Sunday, around $10,000 raised with the proceeds going towards the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 5:17 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospitals, more National Guard troops have been deployed across Tennessee to help staff overwhelmed at hospitals and medical facilities.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Katie Woodall
Access to proper healthcare is a growing concern in rural areas like the Delta, and one program in Northeast Arkansas hopes to change that.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The goal of Inspiration4′s mission was to raise $200 million to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By KY3 Staff
A new report shows more people are buckling up in Missouri and Arkansas over the past decade.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
A fundraiser benefiting the FedExFamilyHouse kicked off Friday night with an impressive first pitch at the Redbirds game.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
The group wanted to help families that may need items for foster kids in their care, especially as shortages continue and prices rise.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 1:21 PM CDT
|By Tucker Robbins
Are there cows on the moon?
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Several Northeast Arkansas school districts continue to report positive COVID-19 cases among their students and faculty.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Southeast Missouri Food Bank has several events planned for Hunger Action Month.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
While statewide cases have started to trickle down, one Jonesboro hospital is reporting record-breaking numbers of COVID hospitalizations.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
It’s not every day the faces of Memphis wrestling get together, but when they do they make a statement.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 11:13 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller
The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) has received $6,843,310 from the state’s medical marijuana program.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
It’s almost time for runners, bikers, and swimmers from around the country to descend on the Bluff City for the first St. Jude Ironman 70.3 Memphis event.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
With gatherings and the Labor Day holiday, hospitals across the state prepared for a surge of COVID cases and hospitalizations.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Brandon Richard
They've been a lifesaving treatment for many people infected with COVID-19, especially the unvaccinated. But a policy change by the federal government could reduce access to monoclonal antibody treatments in the Mid-South.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 11:13 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Another child has died of COVID-19 in Missouri as the virus sickens record numbers of youths in the state.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 9:14 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
The Department of Health said the state’s death toll from COVID-19 now totals 7,334 since the pandemic began.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Chase Gage
Despite being understaffed, the director remains hopeful for the future.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Gov. Asa Hutchinson updates the public on the state of Arkansas's response to COVID-19, including the latest cases and deaths.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By CNN
The country is seeing COVID case numbers at their lowest point in three weeks, although deaths, which are a lagging indicator, are on the rise.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
NEA Baptist has a new six-week virtual grief program for people who have lost someone from COVID-19, all for free.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
Many cities and states have incentivized reasons to get a COVID-19 vaccine.